Our Annual Christmas Family social will be on 15th December at 5.00 pm. Please note the change from December 8th. The date was pushed back because of the closeness to the pot-luck lunch on November 24th to December 8th. This social is a special event in our annual Christmas calendar of activities. It is our…
On Tuesday, 26th November members were treated to an excellent presentation on Autism. The presentation was made by Chris Cairns. The presentation was very informative and elicited many questions from the audience. The event was sponsored by the Women’s Fellowship. There were more than thirty people present including members of the Youth Fellowship. It was…
Bethesda’s nursery room will come on stream from December 1st. The room will cater for children 4 years and under. This facility will enable parents with children of these ages to attend church and have their children cared for while they are in worship. Many parents with infants find it difficult to attend because they…
The wonderful privileges of the pastor Being a pastor and working in the context of a parish is truly a wonderful thing. Without a doubt the ministry is filled with challenges, and has its fair share of trials and tribulations. This is equally true for every other area of work. The difference is that the…
Everyone agrees that it was a great day. The service was uplifting. The table fellowship was wonderful. Food was plentiful. All had a good time. On Sunday, 24th November one hundred and twenty-seven people gathered for a celebratory service at Bethesda. It was the festival of Christ the King. Bishop Michael Pryse was the preacher…
Memories are some of the best gifts life gives us. Memories, especially good ones, like good restaurants, are places we return to over and over because of the pleasure they give. When we gather with family, good friends, long-time work colleagues or childhood neighbours conversations somehow revolve around memories of the “good old days”. Memories…
Covenant is an important concept in the Judeo-Christian faiths. The theme of covenant is found throughout the bible. In the Old Testament God made covenants with Noah, Abraham and the people of Israel. In the New Testament we recall the words of our Lord every time we celebrate the Lord’s supper; “…This cup is the…
